Mukwala Double Downs on Hearts of Oak as Kotoko Secure Vital Win

Asante Kotoko striker Steven Mukwala continued his impressive run against rivals Hearts of Oak, scoring a brace to secure a crucial 2-0 victory for the Porcupine Warriors in a Ghana Premier League match at the Baba Yara Stadium.

Mukwala wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, finding the net within the opening nine minutes. Capitalizing on a lapse in the Hearts of Oak defense, the Ugandan forward expertly brought down a long pass before coolly slotting the ball into the corner.

Hearts of Oak struggled to respond throughout the match, and Mukwala sealed the win in dramatic fashion during stoppage time. Picking up the ball just outside his own half, he embarked on a mazy run, evading challenges before unleashing an unstoppable shot that found the back of the net.

This victory marks Kotoko’s second win over Hearts of Oak this season, with Mukwala scoring all four goals in the two encounters. The win pushes Kotoko up to ninth in the league table, while Hearts of Oak find themselves precariously close to the relegation zone.

Mukwala’s performance has been a bright spot for Kotoko in an otherwise inconsistent season. His goalscoring prowess has proven to be a thorn in the side of Hearts of Oak, and his clinical finishing could be key to Kotoko’s success in the remaining matches